What reading level is Days of blood & starlight?

Days of blood & starlight by Laini Taylor is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 800L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Days of blood & starlight appropriate for?

Days of blood & starlight is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Days of blood & starlight?

Days of blood & starlight is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

How many pages is Days of blood & starlight?

Days of blood & starlight by Laini Taylor is 517 pages.

Days of blood & starlight

Laini Taylor

Days of blood & starlight

Q: Does Days of blood & starlight have any content warnings?

Days of blood & starlight has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laini Taylor

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the person you loved was also your greatest enemy? Imagine discovering secrets that change everything you believed about yourself and the world around you. Now, Karou must choose between revenge and hope as a war rages on, and the fate of many hangs in the balance.

Themes

AdventureFantasy & MagicSupernaturalFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Karou, a young artist who uncovers her true identity amidst a war between supernatural beings. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for peace, with some emotionally intense moments and complex moral choices. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains fantasy violence and emotional conflict but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

517 pages

ISBN: 9780316133975
Pages: 517
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2012
Type: Fiction
Lexile: 800L

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersParanormal FictionFantasy & MagicSupernaturalAngelsDemonologyHopeAction & AdventureChimeraBetrayalGreek MythologyFairy Tales & FolkloreIdentityBoarding SchoolsSchoolsArtistsCzech RepublicFantasy FictionAmerican LiteratureYoung Adult Fiction, Romance, ParanormalYoung Adult Fiction, MonstersYoung Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary

Places

Prague (Czech Republic)Czech Republic